Mr Williams’ Class

This term, we are diving into the exciting world of Middleworld by J&P Voelkel! We are exploring the story together, discovering new vocabulary and developing our understanding of the characters, settings and events.

Along the way, we will be developing our writing skills, including learning how to write persuasively and use language effectively. We will then put our skills to the test by planning and creating our very own exciting adventure stories, inspired by the world of Middleworld!

In Maths this term, we’ll be focusing on the core skills of number and place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
We’ll work on building strong foundations in these key areas, making sure we understand not only how to calculate, but also why methods work. To bring our learning to life, we’ll solve real-world problems—such as working with money, measuring, and organising information—so that maths feels meaningful and useful beyond the classroom. By the end of the term, we’ll be more confident mathematicians, ready to tackle challenges with accuracy and resilience.

This term in Science, we are learning all about Animals Including Humans. We will explore how humans and other animals grow and develop, looking at the different stages of life and the changes that happen as we get older.

We will investigate how our bodies work, learn about the importance of keeping healthy and explore how our diet, exercise and lifestyle can affect our bodies. We will use practical activities, investigations and discussions to develop our scientific knowledge and understanding.

This half term we will be focusing on fitness and our PE lesson will take place Monday each week.

Children will need to bring:

• white PE t-shirt
• black shorts or jogging bottoms
• plimsoles / non-marking trainers

History
In History, we are learning about the Ancient Maya. We will find out about Maya civilisation, including where they lived, what their homes and cities were like, their beliefs and what everyday life was like. We will also look at some of the achievements of the Maya and the evidence they left behind.

Geography
Our Geography topic is The Americas. We will be using maps and atlases to explore North and South America, locating countries, cities and key geographical features. We will compare different places and look at their landscapes, climates and environments.

Computing
This term we are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI). We will find out what AI is, where we see it in everyday life and how it can be used. We will also think about using AI safely and responsibly.

RE
In RE, we will be looking at some big questions, including “How do people know who or what to believe?” and “What do people believe about the existence of God?” We will explore different religious and non-religious beliefs and give the children opportunities to discuss and share their own ideas.

Music
In Music, we are focusing on tempo, pitch and composition. We will be experimenting with different sounds and rhythms and looking at how changing tempo and pitch can change a piece of music. The children will also have the chance to create and perform their own compositions.

This term, play will remain a key part of our learning, helping us to strengthen teamwork, problem-solving and social skills. We will also continue to use Boxall Profile assessments to support personal growth and wellbeing.

In class, we’ll have a wide range of activities to enjoy. These include an array of resources like K'nex, chess, octoplay and Lego. these activities are carefully planned to challenge us to think carefully and plan ahead. We will also take part in sensory and messy play activities, giving us the chance to explore textures, experiment creatively and work together in a fun, hands-on way.

Our immersive classroom area will be inspired by Middleworld, linking to our class text. Through role-play and imaginative activities, we will be able to step into the story, build our understanding of the characters, and reflect on their experiences while developing our own collaboration and communication skills.

Homework this term will give us the chance to practise what we’re learning in class and show off our creativity. We’ll have activities to keep our maths and English skills sharp, as well as fun challenges linked to our other subjects – from facts on the Americas and history research to safely exploring AI and creating our own artwork. Homework is a great way for us to explore ideas further and share our learning at home.